Tape cartridge with movable access door

Details Tape cartridge with movable access door Tape cartridge with movable access door

2006-07-18

2006-07-18

Rivera, William A. (Department: 3654)

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information...

Cartridge system

C242S347100, C242S348000, C360S096510

Reexamination Certificate

active

07077353

ABSTRACT:
A tape cartridge, for use with a tape drive having an actuation member, includes a cartridge body that is insertable into the tape drive and a door movably associated with the cartridge body. The door is engageable with the actuation member when the cartridge body is inserted into the tape drive, and is movable between a closed position and an open position upon engagement with the actuation member. Furthermore, the door includes a retainer that is enageable with the actuation member when the door is in the open position to facilitate retention of the cartridge body in the tape drive.

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